Join Bridget’s Run 2026!
Save the date
October 17, 2026
Centennial Beach Park, Barrie, ON
About Bridget’s Run
Bridget’s Run is an annual community celebration of love for those we have lost in pregnancy or infancy. It brings friends and family together with the community in remembrance of their babies and to honour their legacies.
When we unite for Bridget’s Run, wherever we are, we show everyone impacted by loss that they are not alone. This is a day to celebrate your babies, while we raise the funds we need to offer immediate support to families in crisis, and continue to advocate to change the stigma and silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss.
Common Questions about Bridget’s Run
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Absolutely! You can participate from ANYWHERE! Bridget’s Run has taken place in Ireland, Florida, Calgary, the halls of hospitals, and so many more places!
Go it on your own or gather your friends, family members, co-workers, or community and set up your own virtual run or walk. You choose the course. You choose the start time.
Check “I am a virtual participant” during registration to receive additional support for your virtual run or walk.
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The Bridget's Run route has been modified slightly this year to accommodate construction while maintaining while maintaining a true 5K walk/run. For anyone who has participated in the past please note the route has been extended slightly past the South Shore turnaround point. Our volunteers will be sure to keep you going along the right path!
Black - 5KM Route
Turquoise - Bunny Hop/1KM Route
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Barrie Resident Parking
A digital waterfront permit or hangtag waterfront pass is required to park for free at specific waterfront areas.
Please note: Digital permits must be active before you are able to park for free at the applicable waterfront parking areas.These take 3-5 business days to be processed - be sure to apply today if you haven't already. You can apply through the HotSpot app (Google Play or Apple App Store) or the website (see instructions). You will need to have the following information available when applying for your permit:
Vehicle ownership
Proof of address
Non-Resident Parking
You can park without a pass/permit for $10/hour with a daily max of $50 in waterfront parking areas, enforced 24/7/365.
Alternatively, FREE parking is available in the South lot at Barrie By the Bay located at 80 Bradford Street. Please enter off of Vespra Street. This is located a short 8 minute walk from Centennial Beach Park.
Our Impact
Registered participants for Bridget’s Run
4523
143
Sponsors
Fundraised by Bridget’s Run Participants & Sponsors
$485,685+
Volunteer for the Run
Bridget’s Run is only possible because of our incredible team of volunteers. Whether you are interested in marketing, bookkeeping, or day of support, we have a role for you! Our preparation volunteers get us to the starting line and our day of volunteers act as the face of Bridget’s Bunnies to our hundreds of participants who attend each year.
